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A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

1. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

Brian

AU$282

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Peter

AU$231

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

3. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Debra

AU$256

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

4. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

Thomas

AU$441

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

5. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Roger

AU$455

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

6. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

AU$194

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

7. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Cynthia

AU$308

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

8. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

AU$373

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

9. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

AU$291

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A door with a keypad lock and a view of a rural landscape with fields and a road.

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

10. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

AU$260

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

11. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

AU$413

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

12. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Douglas

AU$261

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A coastal landscape with a clear water body, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a chair.

13. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

Shawn

AU$149

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

14. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

15. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

Jeremy

AU$266

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

16. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

AU$278

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

17. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

AU$262

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

18. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Tim

AU$188

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

A wooden deck with a small lawn area, a red fence, and a building with a window and a door.

A bunk bed with a desk and dresser in a room with floral wallpaper.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a wooden door.

19. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

AU$419

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Recent Reviews in Dounby

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across the street so you don’t have to worry about driving too far to refuel and get food. This place will be my go-to the next time I travel to Orkney Islands!"

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Clean large rooms! Fun bar area downstairs. Staff was helpful."

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has clearly just been refurbished and the entrance area was very nice indeed. I was later checking in and had to wait a wee bit until helped by a member of staff - wasn’t a huge issue for me though. The room itself was lovely - spotless and stylish. Didn’t have breakfast as I was leaving early."

Karrawa Guest House

8/10 Good

"Plenty of parking"

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch!"

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly hosts, nice room with lovely view. Excellent breakfast"

More cheap accommodation in Dounby

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

AU$149

7 Sept - 8 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

AU$256

3 Oct - 4 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (95 reviews)

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

AU$262

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

AU$266

3 Oct - 4 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

AU$413

6 Sept - 7 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Dounby?

The best area to stay in Dounby is within the village itself for convenience and access to local amenities.Dounby is a small, quiet village on the mainland of Orkney, serving as a hub for the west of the island. It's built around the A986 road and features a few essential shops, including a well-stocked supermarket, a post office, and a local butcher. There's also a community hall and a medical centre, making it a practical base for exploring.Couples looking for a peaceful retreat will appreciate Dounby's relaxed pace. It offers a good balance of being self-sufficient with local shops for groceries and essentials, while also being centrally located for exploring Orkney's famous Neolithic sites like the Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe, which are just a short drive away.For families, Dounby provides a comfortable and convenient base. The presence of local shops means you can easily cater for yourselves, and the village's quiet nature makes it a pleasant place to return to after a day of exploring.

When is the best time to go to Dounby?

The best time to go to Dounby is during the warmer, drier months from late May to early September.This period typically offers the most favourable weather for exploring the Orkney Islands. You'll find longer daylight hours, with the sun often visible until late in the evening, which is superb for sightseeing and enjoying the outdoor attractions. While Dounby itself is a small village, its central location on the West Mainland makes it an excellent base for reaching the island's many historic sites and natural landscapes.For those interested in outdoor activities and historical exploration, this is the ideal time. The weather is generally mild enough for walking, cycling, and visiting archaeological sites like Maeshowe and the Ring of Brodgar without the chill and stronger winds often present in other seasons.

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Our top choices for Dounby hotels

1. Smithfield guesthouse

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

3. The Stromness Hotel

4. The Royal Hotel Stromness

5. Ferry Inn Stromness

6. The Ayre Hotel

7. Albert Hotel

8. The Shore

9. The Orkney Hotel

10. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

11. The Sands Hotel

12. Karrawa Guest House

13. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

14. The Anchorage

15. Royal Oak Guest House

16. Grainbank Mews

17. West End Guest House

18. Murray Arms Hotel

19. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Learn more about Dounby

Top Dounby Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Dounby

Smithfield guesthouse

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Murray Arms Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

Albert Hotel

Karrawa Guest House

West End Guest House

Ferry Inn Stromness

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

More cheap accommodation in Dounby

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

The Stromness Hotel

West End Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Garden House Rooms

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